Quiksilver Cypher PS+ Heated Vest System - The Ultimate Base
Layer!

The Quiksilver CYPHER PS+ Heated Wetsuit Vest is an awesome new product
designed to warm your core body temperature. This innovative vest is
made of lightweight 8oz polypropylene (we call it poly fleece on our
site) which makes it thin, and easy to wear under any wetsuit. The PS+
uses FAR infra-red heating technology to deliver hours of battery
powered heat to your vital organs. The unit vibrates to confirm
different settings, so it is easy to control under your suit. Kit comes
with everything you need: Vest, Rechargeable Battery, Home Charger, Car
Charger, and Instructions.

Answers to
frequently asked questions:

-Yes, it's safe. FAR infra-red technology is a safe and therapeutic
form of heat that is free from wires or electromagnetic fields. This
FAR system has been incorporated into strategically placed waterproof
carbon pads that distribute heat to your body

-Can be worn under ANY wetsuit, or worn alone

-Doesn't need to be used in the water, you can wear this under your
snowboarding coat if you want

-2 heat settings. High is 129 degrees and Low is 116 degrees

-Battery lasts about 2 hours on high setting (129 degrees)

-House and car chargers come with adapters for different countries

-Module is impact resistant

-No good for SCUBA due to pressure at depths. Can only use for diving
above 30 feet

Operation:

-Press button once for high temp mode. Module will display a red light
and vibrate once

-Press again for low temp. Module will display a green light and
vibrate twice

Average Customer Review: 5 Reviews
Review this product and share your thoughts with other customers.

Great when it works, poor reliability and durability.
2-24-2015

Reviewer: Mark

I have had this vest for over a year now and have had some ups and downs with it. I will try to give an objective review.
To start, it it fairly comfortable under your wetsuit, and definitely gives some heat that seems to equate to having another 1mm of rubber on. I have surfed for 2 plus hours in a hooded 4/3 in 36 degree water and 20 degree air and felt fine. You are not going to be all toasty warm or feel like its summer inside but you can go down a layer or be warmER in your winter suit. The battery life is good, usually outlasts my shoulders even on the high setting. I like this product, when it works, and feel it does what it advertises, which brings me to the down side.
I am on my third vest due to one battery failure, and one vest failure. The battery stopped working on my first vest almost a year into having it. Quiksilver was very good about sending me a replacement, no questions asked except my size and my address. The second vest failed after 1 use, this time the battery was fine but the vest itself was the problem. Again, I was sent a replacement vest which I have not used yet.
Overall, I cannot really recommend this product due to the fairly high cost versus the unreliability. It is somewhat "gadgety" and although you benefit from the heat, you find yourself checking if its on, or working and fooling with it alot. If you already have good winter gear, its not going to make a huge difference. If your thickest suit is 4/3 and you only have 150 bucks, you may want to chance it but I would just save for a good suit if it was up to me. Quiksilver has provided excellent customer service regarding this but I would rather have something more reliable.

brad
1-10-2013

Reviewer: brad

it definitely kept me a bit warmer but the battery digs into my ribs really bad. I had to sew in some extra padding between the battery and and my ribs.

Headed Vest is the best!!!! Makes diving in 45degree very nice, Only problem the battery pack goes in a pocket on the side of the vest, which is a problem with a loaded weight belt. I use the vest every day cant belive how warm it keeps you. Even keeps you warm on the boat ride in.

Quiksilver Cypher PS+ Heated Vest System - The Ultimate Base
Layer!

The Quiksilver CYPHER PS+ Heated Wetsuit Vest is an awesome new product
designed to warm your core body temperature. This innovative vest is
made of lightweight 8oz polypropylene (we call it poly fleece on our
site) which makes it thin, and easy to wear under any wetsuit. The PS+
uses FAR infra-red heating technology to deliver hours of battery
powered heat to your vital organs. The unit vibrates to confirm
different settings, so it is easy to control under your suit. Kit comes
with everything you need: Vest, Rechargeable Battery, Home Charger, Car
Charger, and Instructions.

Answers to
frequently asked questions:

-Yes, it's safe. FAR infra-red technology is a safe and therapeutic
form of heat that is free from wires or electromagnetic fields. This
FAR system has been incorporated into strategically placed waterproof
carbon pads that distribute heat to your body

-Can be worn under ANY wetsuit, or worn alone

-Doesn't need to be used in the water, you can wear this under your
snowboarding coat if you want

-2 heat settings. High is 129 degrees and Low is 116 degrees

-Battery lasts about 2 hours on high setting (129 degrees)

-House and car chargers come with adapters for different countries

-Module is impact resistant

-No good for SCUBA due to pressure at depths. Can only use for diving
above 30 feet

Operation:

-Press button once for high temp mode. Module will display a red light
and vibrate once

-Press again for low temp. Module will display a green light and
vibrate twice

Average Customer Review: 5 Reviews
Review this product and share your thoughts with other customers.

Great when it works, poor reliability and durability.
2-24-2015

Reviewer: Mark

I have had this vest for over a year now and have had some ups and downs with it. I will try to give an objective review.
To start, it it fairly comfortable under your wetsuit, and definitely gives some heat that seems to equate to having another 1mm of rubber on. I have surfed for 2 plus hours in a hooded 4/3 in 36 degree water and 20 degree air and felt fine. You are not going to be all toasty warm or feel like its summer inside but you can go down a layer or be warmER in your winter suit. The battery life is good, usually outlasts my shoulders even on the high setting. I like this product, when it works, and feel it does what it advertises, which brings me to the down side.
I am on my third vest due to one battery failure, and one vest failure. The battery stopped working on my first vest almost a year into having it. Quiksilver was very good about sending me a replacement, no questions asked except my size and my address. The second vest failed after 1 use, this time the battery was fine but the vest itself was the problem. Again, I was sent a replacement vest which I have not used yet.
Overall, I cannot really recommend this product due to the fairly high cost versus the unreliability. It is somewhat "gadgety" and although you benefit from the heat, you find yourself checking if its on, or working and fooling with it alot. If you already have good winter gear, its not going to make a huge difference. If your thickest suit is 4/3 and you only have 150 bucks, you may want to chance it but I would just save for a good suit if it was up to me. Quiksilver has provided excellent customer service regarding this but I would rather have something more reliable.

brad
1-10-2013

Reviewer: brad

it definitely kept me a bit warmer but the battery digs into my ribs really bad. I had to sew in some extra padding between the battery and and my ribs.

Headed Vest is the best!!!! Makes diving in 45degree very nice, Only problem the battery pack goes in a pocket on the side of the vest, which is a problem with a loaded weight belt. I use the vest every day cant belive how warm it keeps you. Even keeps you warm on the boat ride in.